Germany Plans to Resume Syria Deportations After Civil War Ends

A controversial shift in asylum policy sparks debate. Courts back deportations, but destroyed cities and aid gaps leave Syrians in legal—and human—limbo.

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2025 November 5 . 7:05 PM

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Administrative Court of Düsseldorf Allows the Deportation of Two Syrians - Germany Plans to Resume Syria Deportations After Civil War Ends

The German government is preparing to resume deportations to Syria, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz stating that the end of the civil war means Syrians no longer qualify for asylum. Recent court rulings have supported this stance, tightening protection from deportation and suspending decisions on Syrian asylum applications.

The Karlsruhe Administrative Court clarified that protection from deportation can now only be granted in exceptional cases. This follows rulings by the Düsseldorf and Cologne Administrative Courts, which found that Syrians do not face destitution upon return, citing repatriation and aid programs. Chancellor Merz has no objections to these deportations, arguing that the end of the civil war eliminates the need for asylum.

However, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul noted that repatriation of Syrian refugees is only possible to a limited extent due to infrastructure destruction. The government is discussing reconstruction in Syria and creating conditions for the orderly return of war refugees. Initially, criminals and those deemed a threat will be deported, followed by working-age Syrians without jobs, while voluntary return is encouraged.

The German government's plans to resume deportations to Syria are backed by recent court rulings. While the end of the civil war is cited as a reason, practical challenges such as infrastructure destruction remain. The government is exploring reconstruction and creating conditions for orderly refugee return.